Correctional officers are the professionals who risk their lives daily for the protection of citizens and inmates. They work in jail and correctional facilities and guard the prisoners from getting into fights or breaking the facility. They follow or escort the inmates when moving from the cell to the dinning hall, work areas, courts, hospitals, chapels, etc. Enforcing law and teaching the prisoners to follow the rules are important part of their duties. It is they who ensure that there is no trading of contrabands, drugs and weapons happening inside the facility. They are required in all types of prisons such as local, state and federal.
To know more about this profession, see our Correctional Officer Job Description
To get an employment in this position at any local or regional jail, you have to send a cover letter enclosing a resume. This letter will guide you in writing and applying for a correctional officer position.
Simon S. Rodgers
3901 Deans Lane
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
Phone: 914-793-0557
Email: ssrodgers@bsr.com
Date:
John I. Duffy
HR Manager
Stern Corrections Facility
4863 Blue Spruce Lane
Tuckahoe, NY 10306
Subject: Application for the position of Correctional Officer
Dear Duffy,
I believe maintaining law and order outside, and inside the prison is necessary for the overall safety of society. If inmates are given a chance to amend themselves and start a new life when they are out, our state and country can be a better place to live. I follow this philosophy whenever I leave my home for work. The reason to write about me and mention my thinking on the welfare of the society is to inquire and at the same time apply for a Correctional Officer position at your facility. With a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice and experience of five years, you can find suitable for the job.
I am mentally and physically fit to handle aggressive inmates when needed. I also feel that with a strong voice and stern action, sometimes the correction officers have to be soft and polite to calm down difficult situations. I can easily modify my temperament and voice depending upon the prevailing conditions. For me handling with stress and working for extra hours is like going for a long walk. Reacting instantly, discerning and predicting the behavior of inmates, diffusing situations are my skills that can be of a great use to your facility.
In this six-year, I have been in the forefront twice where a situation inside the prison could have turned into a violent agitation. But it was my alertness and foresightedness that I managed to douse off before the spark turned out into a blaze. For my initiative, alertness, and bravery, I have been rewarded with a certificate and an award of 500 dollars.
I am trained in using ammunition, handling fights and controlling any situations. I have never allowed any prisoner to escape while escorting them to the court and hospital outside the prison. I can guarantee you that hiring me will be the best decision of your career. You can check my achievement in the enclosed resume. Please spare some times on next Thursday at 11:00 am when I call you for an appointment.
Sincerely,
Simon S. Rodgers
Enclosure: Resume
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